Senior Scientist – BioAnalytical Research

Eli Lilly and Company; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Lilly’s Bioanalytical Research Group (BAR) in Louisville, CO seeks a scientist skilled in small molecule mass spectrometry to advance bioanalysis of radioligand therapeutics (RLTs). You will develop LC-MS/MS methods and quantify small molecule drugs from in vitro and in vivo samples.

Collaborate with ADME project leaders to support fast-paced drug discovery, maintain instruments, and drive SAR/PK studies while expanding to large molecules such as ADCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with 3 years of work experience.
• Experience with ICP-MS in bioA method development, qualification and transfer for RLTs.
• Experience with small molecule bioanalysis in blood, tissue and excreta.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and operate mass spectrometer to develop bioanalytical methods and perform quantitative bioanalysis of small molecule therapeutics from in-vitro and in-vivo samples.
• Investigate SAR including PK, biodistribution, biotransformation and metabolite identification using LC-MS/MS.
• Collaborate with ADME project leaders to support fast-paced drug discovery projects and provide bioanalytical expertise to project teams.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments to ensure operation.

Skills

Bioanalysis

SAR/PK knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

ICP-MS (Agilent 8900)

LC-MS/MS

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

• Organization Overview:

The Bioanalytical Research Group (BAR) in Investigative ADME/Toxicology and BioAnalytical Research at Louisville, CO is seeking a scientist skilled in small molecule mass spectrometry to deliver innovative ways in our evaluation of the ADME properties of radioligand therapeutics (RLTs). This role has an emphasis on bioanalysis of small molecule drug, with the possibility to expand to large molecule therapeutics, such as antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Perform sample preparation (e.g. tissue homogenization, multiwave digestion) and operate mass spectrometer to develop bioanalytical methods and perform quantitative bioanalysis (bioA) of small molecule therapeutics from in-vitro and in-vivo samples.
• Investigate the structure-activity relationship (SAR) including pharmacokinetics (PK), biodistribution (bioD), biotransformation (BioT) and metabolite identification (metID) of drug molecules using LC-MS/MS.
• Collaborate with ADME project leaders to support fast-paced drug discovery projects. Serve as bioA representative and provide bioanalytical expertise to project team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments to ensure their operation.

• Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or related field) with 3 years of work experience.
  • Experience with using Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in bioA method development, qualification and transfer for RLTs.
  • Experience with small molecule bioanalysis in various matrices, including blood, tissue and excreta.
  • Knowledge of drug ADME principles in understanding PK and biodistribution of small molecule therapeutics.
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with discovery and development of radioligand therapeutics (RLT). Hands-on experience in sample preparation, LC-MS bioanalytical workflow of RLT in-vivo samples from Cold BioD and IV/PK studies. Experience of using ICP-MS (Agilent 8900) is a strong advantage.
  • Experience in small molecule bioanalysis, from sample preparation, LC-MS operation, in-vitro or in-vivo metabolism.
  • Familiar with MS-related informatic tools to conduct in-depth data analysis. Experience with AI-based data analysis and report writing.
  • Previous experience in experiment documentation (eLN, signals, benchling, etc.), PK calculation (Phoenix, Watson LIMS, R-studio aNCA), data visualization (PRISM, BioRender) and report QC.
  • Hands-on experience in automation or liquid handler instruments, such as Apricot, Hamilton, Tecan and KingFisher to support high-throughput bioanalytical assays.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$71,250 - $213,400

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

#WeAreLilly